- ISIN
- US32008F6060
- CUSIP
- 32008F606
- Issuer
- First Eagle
- Category
- Global Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SGIIX Performance Chart
First Eagle Global Fund Class I (SGIIX) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. SGIIX is currently trading at $86 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SGIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,708.
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Returns By Period
First Eagle Global Fund Class I (SGIIX) has returned 5.68% so far this year and 23.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SGIIX has returned 10.26% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
First Eagle Global Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- -1.55%
- YTD
- 5.68%
- 6M
- 5.42%
- 1Y
- 23.63%
- 3Y*
- 17.22%
- 5Y*
- 11.30%
- 10Y*
- 10.26%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SGIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1999, SGIIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SGIIX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.09% | 4.74% | -8.39% | 4.15% | 1.77% | -2.05% | 5.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.64% | 1.23% | 0.99% | 0.69% | 3.06% | 3.39% | -0.37% | 4.48% | 4.72% | 0.57% | 2.63% | 2.18% | 31.94% |
| 2024 | 0.28% | 1.65% | 4.52% | -1.89% | 3.39% | -0.29% | 4.13% | 3.05% | 2.48% | -1.96% | 0.54% | -4.08% | 12.03% |
| 2023 | 7.00% | -3.58% | 2.74% | 1.91% | -3.24% | 4.60% | 2.37% | -2.39% | -3.66% | -1.50% | 5.56% | 3.29% | 13.04% |
| 2022 | -0.40% | -0.73% | 1.48% | -5.30% | 1.48% | -6.80% | 3.57% | -3.86% | -7.60% | 6.25% | 8.18% | -1.34% | -6.23% |
| 2021 | -1.69% | 2.10% | 3.72% | 3.79% | 4.03% | -1.81% | 0.65% | 0.50% | -2.98% | 3.34% | -3.56% | 4.19% | 12.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Eagle Global Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 7.00%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1999.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.08%) than losses (54.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 7.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.48 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 7.00%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 74.08%
- Downside Capture
- 54.45%
Expense Ratio
SGIIX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SGIIX ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Eagle Global Fund Class I (SGIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SGIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.78 | -0.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.35 | 12.44 | -5.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Eagle Global Fund Class I provided a 9.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.79 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.79 | $7.79 | $3.83 | $2.37 | $2.57 | $4.21 | $1.61 | $3.33 | $3.40 | $2.67 | $2.70 | $0.74 |
Dividend yield | 9.10% | 9.61% | 5.68% | 3.74% | 4.41% | 6.49% | 2.61% | 5.72% | 6.66% | 4.50% | 4.96% | 1.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Eagle Global Fund Class I. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.79 | $7.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.83 | $3.83 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.37 | $2.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.57 | $2.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.21 | $4.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Eagle Global Fund Class I. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Eagle Global Fund Class I was 37.03%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 274 trading sessions.
The current First Eagle Global Fund Class I drawdown is 4.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -37.03%Mar 2009 | 9mo 23d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moMay 2008 - Apr 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -27.64%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 8d | 7mo 10dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.42%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 8mo 21d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.65%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -15.24%Oct 2002 | 4mo 14d | 6mo 21d | 11mo 5dMay 2002 - Apr 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SGIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.03% | -56.78% | +19.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.52% | -9.10% | -1.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.52% | -18.90% | +8.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.42% | -25.43% | +6.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.64% | -33.92% | +6.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.89% | -1.80% | -3.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.71% | -10.71% | +7.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.12% | 2.03% | +1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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